Indigenous CT scanner development receives TDB support
GS II / GS III
In the news
TDB-DST announced support for Panacea Medical Technologies to develop and commercialise an indigenous 32-slice CT scanner.
Key facts
- The company is based in Malur, Karnataka.
- CT imaging combines X-rays, detectors and computer reconstruction to show internal cross-sections.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial inference: Domestic medical-device capability can improve supply resilience; access also depends on quality, pricing and skilled operation.
Original source: Press Information BureauSource date: 2026-10-15
Mains practice
Assess the significance of indigenous medical-device manufacturing for health-system resilience.